spare tire BUICK TERRAZA 2006 Owner's Guide

Notice:When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if
it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and
dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can
damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.
Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles
from your upholstery. It is important to keep your
upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible. Your
vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of heat
that could cause stains to set rapidly.Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments
that transfer color to your home furnishings may also
transfer color to your vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners
specically designed for the surfaces being cleaned.
Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on
surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass
cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray
from other surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray,
apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.
Notice:If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning
glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch
the glass and/or cause damage to the rear window
defogger. When cleaning the glass on your
vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
Many cleaners contain solvents that may become
concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space. Before
using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety
instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle’s
interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening
your vehicle’s doors and windows.
Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs
using a small brush with soft bristles.
Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your
vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you can
also obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove
odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
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Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-54for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-70.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-39.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Buick’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number, and delivery
date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call
away. Buick Roadside Assistance:1-800-252-1112, text
telephone (TTY) users, call1-888-889-2438.
Buick reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick’s
judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or
type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Buick reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-93
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-40
Infants and Young Children...........................1-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-45
Older Children.............................................1-34
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-53
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-44
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-119
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-26
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-92
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-90
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-88
Finish Care.................................................5-91
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-87
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-89
Leather......................................................5-89
Tires..........................................................5-92
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-93Cleaning (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-90
Weatherstrips..............................................5-90
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-91
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-32
Dual..........................................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-29
Rear..........................................................3-30
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-31
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-86
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-28
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Center........................................2-56
Convenience Net............................................2-55
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Heater, Engine............................................2-34
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-47
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-51
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
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Power (cont.)
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-33
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-2
Sliding Door................................................2-17
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-27
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-33
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-14
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-18
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-26
Radios..........................................................3-80
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-119
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-119
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-101
Radio with CD............................................3-82
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-115
Setting the Time..........................................3-81
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-117
Understanding Reception............................3-118Rear Climate Control System............................3-30
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-20
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-31
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-115
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-101
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-28
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-10
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-11
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-37
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-72
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-73
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Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-41
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-27
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Sliding Door, Power........................................2-17
Sliding Doors, Dual.........................................2-14
Spare Tire
Accessory Inator........................................5-68
Compact....................................................5-86
Installing....................................................5-75
Removing...................................................5-72
Storing.......................................................5-83
Specications, Capacities...............................5-102
Speedometer..................................................3-36
StabiliTrak
®System.........................................4-10
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-33
Steering........................................................4-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-117
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas................................................2-51
Convenience Center.....................................2-56
Convenience Net.........................................2-55
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-51
Floor Console Storage Area..........................2-53
Folding Tray...............................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-51
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Overhead Console...............................2-52, 2-53Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-31
Sun Visors.....................................................2-28
Switchbanks
Overhead Console.......................................3-21
T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-51
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-117
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-28
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-28
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-30
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-30
Third Row Seat..............................................1-11
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-92
Buying New Tires........................................5-63
Chains.......................................................5-68
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-70
Cleaning....................................................5-92
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Tires (cont.)
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-86
Different Size..............................................5-64
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-60
Inator, Accessory.......................................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-61
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-75
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-75
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-72
Secondary Latch System..............................5-81
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-83
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-66
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-37
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-39
Your Vehicle...............................................4-37
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-43
StabiliTrak
®System.....................................4-10
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-35
Trip Odometer................................................3-36Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-22
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-118
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-47
Operation...................................................2-48
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-95
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-95
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-57
DIC ...........................................................3-72
Memory Seat..............................................2-57
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-29
Visors...........................................................2-28
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